Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have a few silky hairs underneath when young. They are broadly oval and 8-15 cm long by 7-12 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit occur singly. They are green with a purple shine. They are pear shaped and 3-4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Also put in the family Nyssaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in mixed forests between 1,100-2,600 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Yunnan fruit are available in September and October.
Its other names
Local names
Labizi, Ru ra